A framework for evaluating international cooperation in space exploration

Today's spacefaring nations lack a systematic framework for evaluating international cooperation proposals that takes both political and technical concerns into account. By simultaneously considering technology and policy, a more informed decision may be made about how best to cooperate. An ori...

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Published in:Space policy 2008-11, Vol.24 (4), p.181-189
Main Authors: Broniatowski, David André, Cardin, Michel-Alexandre, Dong, Shuonan, Hale, Matthew J., Jordan, Nicole C., Laufer, Deanna R., Mathieu, Charlotte, Owens, Brandon D., Richards, Matthew G., Weigel, Annalisa L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooperation
International cooperation
Italy
Nations
Policies
Proposals
Space exploration
Space launch services
Strength
Technology
United States
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Summary:Today's spacefaring nations lack a systematic framework for evaluating international cooperation proposals that takes both political and technical concerns into account. By simultaneously considering technology and policy, a more informed decision may be made about how best to cooperate. An original framework is set forth for identifying and evaluating different cooperative schemes for their impact on technical and political concerns. The strength of this framework is then illustrated using a case study of US and Italian cooperation.
ISSN:0265-9646
1879-338X
DOI:10.1016/j.spacepol.2008.09.012